J.D. Powers and Associates study reveals top hotels
Posted on 30. Jul, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
There aren’t any big surprises here.
According to the just-released J.D. Power and Associates 2010 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study, in order for hotel owners to keep their guests happy and coming back, be sure to offer wireless internet, a free breakfast, have plenty of smoke-free rooms and keep the level of customer service [...]
Big news for corporate housing pros with Big Apple interests
Posted on 25. Jul, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Big news out of the Big Apple this week for vacation property rental and corporate housing professionals. New York Gov. David Paterson has signed a bill that makes short-term, vacation apartment rentals illegal in New York City, a defeat for opponents who claim it will limit choices for budget-conscious business and leisure travelers.
More specifically, the new law [...]
Tips to help keep your corporate housing property occupied
Posted on 04. Jul, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Even in the best economic times, marketing rental properties–especially corporate housing–can be difficult and challenging. And this year, we’re still working our way out of a recession–yes a recession. So to make your property stand out from the crowd, you have to be creative. Instead of just putting a sign into the ground outside of [...]
Another great example of going green for business and the planet
Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Last week we talked about how important it is for all of us to think, look and truly act in ways that make “going green” meaningful, real and profitable.
So when I read about a large luxury hotel chain seeking ways to “green” its water consumption methods, I wanted to pass it along, as it’s encouraging [...]
Time to go ‘green’ for corporate housing
Posted on 11. Jun, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
What are your green practices for your corporate housing property?
A piece of business travel news got me thinking this week.
Building on a commitment to sustainability and conservation initiatives, Starwood Hotels & Resorts introduced sustainable-meeting guidelines at every one of its North American properties.
Starwood’s Sustainable Meeting Practices will roll out globally in 2011. Starwood says its [...]
Add-on fees: Business opportunity for corporate housing?
Posted on 10. Jun, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
We’ve all heard about or been bitten by the added fees airlines have been tacking on for a while now. And they aren’t going away anytime soon–baggage fees alone brought in $2.7 billion in “ancillary” revenue in 2009.
Now the same trend is working its way into the world of rental cars.
Just take a look at [...]
Good news from around the globe for corporate housing
Posted on 04. Jun, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
The party may be over if you’re in the market for lower luxury hotel and extended stay rates.
Hotel occupancy rates are forecast to rebound this year in the U.S. and Europe, with room prices expected to follow in 2011, say industry analysts.
Even some luxury hotels have begun to lift rates as demand for pricey $600+ [...]
Slow and steady wins the race, in corporate housing and life
Posted on 28. May, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
If you’ve ever planned your own business or personal trip, then you have probably stumbled across this phenomenon, at least to a certain extent.
But with the internet and its many conveniences have also come the opportunity for unsavory, unethical business people to promote their product in a less than honest way, shall we say?
Many people [...]
Housing market key to economic, corporate housing recovery
Posted on 27. May, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Good news for the housing market today coud be coming from ”down under.”
Australia-based James Hardie, the largest maker of housing siding for the U.S. market posted a fiscal year loss this week, BUT in the wake of what many could call bad news, Hardie says it believes that the U.S. Housing market has finally hit bottom.
Because [...]
New numbers highlight Corporate Housing Providers report
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by Kat Schneider Fotheringham in Blog, Business Travel, Uncategorized, corporate housing, executive accommodations, international business travel
Our friends at the Corporate Housing Providers Association have released their annual report, and with it an overview of important numbers and statistics that are the major takeaways from their findings:
-Total industry revenue was $2.36 billion in 2009
-Average one-bedroom monthly rent is $3,450 (based on the rate of $115/night)
-There are approximately 61,280 U.S. corporate housing units [...]
